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Friday, February 16, 2024

Volume 3, Number 6

Wales Fire Department holds annual fundraiser

News: Giving Hearts Day gives area nonprofits a boost, Pg. A2

Dave Nowatzki cooks up pancakes for the Wales Fire Department fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 11.

Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.

Community: North Border Pembina kids enjoy a mild winter day, Pg. A10

The event gathered a great crowd on a day with good weather and roads.

Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.

Views from the Borderland: 5 on 5 youth tourney held in Langdon, Pg. B10

Fish fry events scheduled Cavalier - Friday, Feb. 16 Tongue River Lodge #22 in Cavalier will have a scholarship fish fry from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16.

Takeout or delivery only. $20 per person.

Langdon - Friday, Feb. 16 and every Friday through Lent The Langdon Knights of Columbus will be holding fish fry events every Friday during Lent from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 - Friday, March 22. No service on Good Friday, March 29. The meals are held at the St. Alphonsus cafeteria.

Take out is available.

Munich - Friday, Feb. 16 Fish Fry Fundraiser to benefit the sophomore class. Held from 5 p.m. until gone at the Munich Community Center. Fish, baked potatoes, baked beans, salad, and dessert will be served.

Walhalla - Friday, Feb. 23 The Walhalla Knights of Columbus will hold a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Walhalla Catholic Church.

Proceeds from the event will go to support local charities.

BORDER PATROL SAYS ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS MADE IT AS FAR AS CAVALIER

Parker Domres helps her dad, Brandon, serve pancakes, sausage, and eggs during the Wales Fire Department’s Super Bowl breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 11. Being served are Owen, Nora, Alyssa, and Landon Plummer. Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.

Schuler awarded for being an outstanding employee

By Nick Vorlage

Last week, residents in Cavalier began to report seeing groups of border crossers in the city. According to Agent David Marcus, spokesperson with the U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector, the people were part of another group of Romanians who were caught outside of Neche on Feb. 6.

“They found some of the individuals up by the vehicles where they got stuck by Neche, but then there were some that made it as far as Cavalier,” Marcus said. “That’s where the Cavalier Police Department encountered some of them outside of the hotel in Cavalier.”

Marcus said it’s not too often that illegal border crossers are able to reach towns, but it has been increasing more often as of late.

“There’s been people that have

shown up, and they show up at the gas station. It happens periodically, but usually we’re able to encounter them before they get into town,” he said.

Agent Marcus reminds residents to report any sightings and to not try to take matters into their own hands, “I don’t recommend going and interacting with them in any way, because you never know who they are and if they’re going to be armed or anything like that.”

For those who need to call in a sighting or they need to report illegal border crossing, the Grand Forks Sector dispatch center can be called directly 24-hours a day at 1-800-982-4077.

The complete interview with Agent Marcus is available on the Focus page at myborderland.com.

Super Bowl LVIII Result Kansas City Chiefs - 25 (15-6) San Francisco 49ers -22 (14-6)

Jeremy Schuler’s family surprised him at the event. He is pictured with his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Brenna. Bottom row: Jeremy’s brother-in-law, Gary Ringham, and Jeremy’s sister, A.J. Ringham, with his dad, Duane Schuler. Submitted photo.

Jeremy Schuler, Langdon, received the Outstanding Water Works Employee award in Fargo. Schuler is the general manager of the Northeast Regional Water District. He received the award during the 38th Annual Water EXPO and Conference in Fargo which recognized outstanding individuals who go above and beyond in the water industry. The event was held on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

“I was very surprised and humbled to receive my award,” Schuler said. “Also, a big thank you to everyone for your kind words. This award would not be possible without the support and hard work from my employees and colleagues.”

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News

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FirstLink answers 211 helplines and 988 lifelines FirstLink is the local call center that answers the 211 Information & Referral Helpline and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for the entire state of North Dakota and parts of western Minnesota. National 211 Day was recognized on Feb. 11, which served as a reminder of the valuable resource information provided to the communities served.

Whether you are seeking financial assistance for rent or utilities, gas money, food pantries, or information on your local polling site this election

season, 2-1-1 is your first link to resource information. The Community Resource team maintains a directory of more than 5,400 programs across the service area. Every listing in the directory is verified and updated each year, ensuring that information provided is accurate.

When you reach FirstLink, you will be given critical information for accessing services, such as documents required to apply, eligibility requirements, estimated wait time, location/ hours of operation, and more. The

goal is to ensure everyone in need is empowered to access appropriate resources and make effective use of the services offered.

Day or night, rain or shine - FirstLink is here to connect you with help and hope. Dial 2-1-1 or (701) 235-7335, or text your zip code to 898-211 to reach a friendly, local call specialist.

The resource directory is also available online by visiting www.myfirstlink.org.

N.D. voters want more transparency, accountability for Legacy Fund

By North Dakota News Cooperative

The people of North Dakota are calling for a major shift away from the current policies of the Legacy Fund, according to a new North Dakota Poll conducted by the North Dakota News Cooperative (NDNC).

By an overwhelming margin of 68% to 6%, voters say the State Investment Board (SIB) should invest most of the money in the Legacy Fund “within the state of North Dakota” instead of continuing its current policy of investing most of the money out-of-state and in foreign countries.

The strong support for major changes in the management of the Legacy Fund cuts across all demographic categories, media markets and political party preferences. Women voters over the age of 55, for example, support a shift away from the current policies by a margin of 73% to 2%.

“These results leave no doubt. The people of North Dakota want major policy changes, and they know what they want their sovereign wealth fund to be used for,” said Dr. Trevor Smith, the Chief Research Officer of WPA Intelligence, the national research firm that conducted the survey. “They are sending a powerful message to your State Investment Board.”

Specifically, by a 60% to 18% margin, voters want the Legacy Fund to be more concerned about economic development projects in the state and less about returns from investments in stocks and bonds. By a 59% to 17% margin, voters are even open to using the Legacy Fund for things like property tax relief which go beyond the traditional definitions of investments.

“These large margins tell me that the

voters want the Legacy Fund to directly benefit themselves and their communities,” Smith said.

“This is an important government board, but it’s a mystery to most voters,” said Smith.

“ND Poll results demonstrate that what the State Investment Board is doing and what the voters want them to do is emerging as an issue,” said Steve Andrist, co-chair of the NDNC.

“Our new poll has discovered a major disconnect between what the voters want from their Legacy Fund and what their public officials are doing with it,” said Jill Denning Gackle, an NDNC cochair. “Before we conducted the survey, our research found that the State Investment Board calls the Legacy Fund ‘the people’s fund,” but these results show that the public may not understand what that means. They are not making a connection with the Legacy Fund and their own lives or communities.”

Dr. Smith said the poll found other concerns voters have with the SIB concerns that can lead to an erosion of trust if not addressed.

“The voters want more transparency about the investments being made with their tax dollars,” said Smith. By a margin of 84% to 6%, voters want the SIB to publish the list of Legacy Fund investments on its website or elsewhere so they don’t have to go through a formal process to find out where their money is invested.

Smith added that support is “wide and deep” for more transparency and highlighted the fact that self-identified Republicans, Independents and Democrats all support publishing the list of investments at levels exceeding 80%, poll results show. Independent voters, who make up a third of the electorate, support publishing the investments by a margin of 88% to 5%. Additionally, voters with college degrees support this policy change by an 89% to 7% margin, while those with a postgraduate degree support the change by a 91% to 3% margin.

The poll also shows that North Dakotans are not familiar with the SIB and how it manages their tax dollars. Fifty-five percent (55%) of all voters are “very unfamiliar” with the SIB and only 3% are “very familiar” with the Board and its management of the fund.

Finally, the poll suggests that interest in the 2024 election is growing. Those who “definitely” plan to vote has risen to 78%, up from 71% in the previous ND Poll just three months ago.

The Legacy Fund is a sovereign wealth fund created from a tax on oil and gas production in the state. North Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2010 to establish the fund. According to state government records, the fund is valued at $9.8 billion with an average monthly deposit of over $54 million for the past 12 years. Unlike state pension funds, the Legacy Fund has no future obligations it is required to pay.

The new North Dakota Poll of 500 eligible and likely voters interviewed between February 4-6, 2024, has a margin of error of +/- 4.4%. The questionnaire with the topline results is included with this release.

The North Dakota News Cooperative will also be releasing new survey results on a series of energy and environmental issues on Tuesday, February 20.

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News Briefs

From The Borderland Radio News Center Reminder to apply for Property Tax Credit The Office of the North Dakota Tax Commissioner is reminding residents to apply for the new primary residence Property Tax Credit. A projected 206,000 North Dakotans are eligible to save $500.

Current price at the pump According to gasbuddy.com, the average price at the pump in North Dakota is $2.80, which is $.05 cents higher than a month ago but $.44 lower than last year at this time.

Complaint filed against business for political donation A Federal Election Commission complaint was filed last week against a North Dakota business for allegedly being a “straw donor” to a super PAC that backed Gov. Doug Burgum’s bid for president of the United States. The complaint claims Head East, LLC was created to hide the original source of the donation, which is illegal under federal campaign finance regulations.

After an investigation, if the complaint is substantiated, the federal agency could seek civil fines or criminal charges.

North Dakota’s only food bank has busiest year ever The Great Plains Food Bank announced that 2023 was its busiest year on record, assisting more 156,000 people. The second highest was at the onset of the pandemic,

which saw the group assist more than 145,000 people in 2020.

Coachman announces run for governor Another candidate has stepped forward to run for the North Dakota governor’s seat. Larimore resident Michael Coachman made his announcement last week. He’ll be running as an Independent. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Coachman attempted to run for governor back in 2020, garnering about 10% of the primary election votes but losing to the incumbent Doug Burgum.

Congressional delegation requests audit expansion for USPS North Dakota’s Congressional delegation has formally requested the United States Postal Service to expand an ongoing audit with the North Dakota-Minnesota district, having it also cover additional facilities including Fargo, Dickinson, and Grand Forks.

Part of this request stems from USPS recent plans to move the Grand Forks processing center down to Fargo.

The USPS says this prospective move would be in an effort to modernize its services.

Walhalla Library receives program kit The Walhalla Public Library announced it has been selected to receive a “Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit” from the American Library Association.

Through With Chew Week is Feb. 18-24 Smokeless tobacco or oral nicotine dissolvables aren’t harmless, yet many North Dakotans still use those products. Pembina County Public Health invites North Dakotans wanting to quit smokeless tobacco or oral dissolvables to set a quit date during Through With Chew Week Feb.18-24.

Part of Through With Chew Week includes The Great American Spit Out on Feb. 22, which encourages users to quit commercial tobacco products for at least 24 hours.

Pembina County Public Health has the team and the tools to make your recovery journey a successful one.

Don’t get discouraged if you stumble along the way. It can take many attempts; the key is that you keep going.

“Whether this is your first or your fifth time quitting, try starting with The Great American Spit Out,” said Sara Carter.

The most effective way to become nicotine-free is to create a treatment and recovery plan. Pembina County Public Health assists those wanting treatment for nicotine dependence by providing educational materials and resources. In addition, NDQuits is a statewide program that offers free support and coaching through phone and web programs.

For help with quitting smokeless tobacco and oral nicotine dissolvables, visit https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/ ndquits.

Giving Hearts Day gives area nonprofits a boost Giving Hearts Day is the largest 24-hour giving event in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Last year, nearly 42,000 donors raised $26.1 million for the participating non-profits. The nonprofits are required to find at least $3,000 in match donations to participate.

Participating area charities that are included in The Borderland Press trade area and are advertisers who had totals available to share are listed below.

February 19

Frost Fire Park/Pembina Gorge Foundation Goal = $30,000 Amount raised = $57,925.71

St. Alphonsus School Goal = $30,000 Amount raised = $32,000

Northern Lights Arts Council Raised = $23,625

Growing Hope in Pembina County Raised = $29,000

First Care Health Center, Park River Raised $101,000

Agriculture

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Friday, February 16, 2024 - Page - A3

NDSU Extension to host horse management webinar series

Topics include an overview of genetic diseases in quarter horses, weed and manure management in pastures, prevention and detection of diseases, and emergency first aid.

By NDSU Extension

An economic transformation on the way – Demographics around the world are changing. Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan says this will cause a great disruption in how our economic systems function. “The world is running out of people under age 40,” said Zeihan. “This is the decade we’re running out of working-aged adults.”

China will see the greatest effect. “In essence, the world’s largest manufacturing power, the destination for a huge chunk of the world’s raw commodities, agriculture and otherwise, will go down to zero.” North America will see less of an impact than other areas around the globe that produce food since many inputs are produced domestically. While demand will decrease, there will still be opportunities for producers with access to inputs.

Zeihan delivered the keynote address at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo in West Fargo.

Court vacates dicamba registrations – The use of dicamba is now in jeopardy for the upcoming growing season. A federal court has vacated the registrations of XtendiMax, Engenia and Tavium. The court determined the EPA violated the notice-and-comment requirement for these product registrations. Bayer released a statement, saying it disagrees with the ruling and is assessing its next steps.

Bayer also said it is awaiting direction from the EPA on the actions it may take in response to the ruling.

Ritchison serving as interim state climatologist – Summer expansion plans are underway at North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network with 18 stations contracted for construction this year and another 21 scheduled in 2025. NDAWN Director Daryl Ritchison is also seeing his duties expand as he takes on the role of interim state climatologist. “It’s very sad. Adnan Akyuz passed away in January after a long battle with cancer, so at least, for now, I’ll be interim for a while, and we’ll see what happens after that.”

Ritchison’s responsibilities at NDAWN will continue, and he is very happy to take on the additional role.

Horse owners and stable managers will have the opportunity to learn management strategies and ask questions during a webinar series that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting at Noon CDT on Wednesdays in March. Topics will include an overview of genetic diseases in the quarter horse breed, weed and manure management in pastures, prevention and detection of communicable equine diseases, and emergency first aid until the veterinarian arrives.

“The goal of these webinars is to empower our equine owners in North Dakota to confidently apply what we

share to their animal care routines or land and resources management,” said Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center.

“Understanding genetic diseases, knowing how to prevent a communicable disease and effectively applying first aid to your animal while waiting for a veterinarian in an emergency situation may not only save the animal’s life but is also part of animal husbandry and ownership,” says Rachel Wald, NDSU Extension’s agriculture and natural resources agent in McHenry County.

“Management of your grazing resources by way of weed and manure management can help you increase the usable parts of your pastures, ensuring longevity of the grazing season,” says Paige Brummund, NDSU Extension's agriculture and natural resources agent in Ward County.

The webinar presenters are NDSU Extension specialists and agents, NDSU professors and the NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Visit ndsu.ag/horsewebinar to register for the webinars.

Jirik leaves NCI post – After six years on the job, Northern Crops Institute Director Mark Jirik is stepping down.

“For me, personally, there’s still a lot of things that I want to do career-wise, and for a number of reasons, the timing was right,” said Jirik. “From an NCI standpoint, we’ve been very fortunate to have good support from our legislatures in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota, but with the next legislative session coming up in North Dakota in January, it’s important to have a new director in place, and it takes a while to get that position placed.” NCI Technical Manager David Boehm and NCI Program Development Manager Casey Peterson will serve as interim co-directors.

Northern Ag Snips

By Bailey Reiser│NDSU Extension – Cavalier County | Agriculture & Natural Resources | (701) 256-2560 | bailey.reiser@ndsu.edu ests, they do well in an environment with higher humidity such as a bathroom with a window. They prefer evenly moist soil but not wet. The winter in North Dakota gets to be very dry, and misting this plant can be beneficial.

Emergency first aid is just one of the topics that will be covered during the NDSU Extension horse management webinar series. NDSU photo.

NDSU Extension Getting It Right in Sunflower Production webinar

A variety of sunflower topics will be discussed during the Getting It Right webinar.

By NDSU Extension

crop specialists will discuss sunflower topics including: hybrid selection; plant establishment; soil management and plant nutrients; plant protection – insect, weed and disease management; and markets.

ZZ plants are among some of the most popular lower light options today. They are easy to grow and come with dark green foliage. They prefer low, indirect light, and even thrive in an office setting with fluorescent lighting. The ZZ plant only needs to be watered once it dries out, between one to two weeks depending on the time of year.

North or South, East or West? Bright light, low light? Which plant do I choose for a low light area? This time of year, I wish my sunroom was a four-season room. Every year I have to wait until the sunroom gets warm enough for my houseplants to be moved back to their preferred living space. The lengthening days and the longing for the annual plant migration gets me excited for spring. Right now, the plants reside in the guest rooms.

Some are in a south and west facing window, like my succulents and cacti, while others are in the north and east facing window, like my philodendron and spider plant. In my office at work, the ZZ plant and Peace Lily thrive in an East window and on the counter!

A friend brought me a Peace Lily to “rescue” a few months back. It was doing okay; it just needed some fresh water and a good root rinsing. Peace Lilies can be planted in a growing media or placed in water. Peace Lilies like bright, indirect light of a north or east facing window. I put the Peace Lily in water and set it on the counter in the office, just as I had seen in many offices growing up. It is now thriving and sending out new shoots!

Low light tolerant plants are a great option when looking to spruce up a room or office! Heart Leaf Philodendrons prefer a medium light but can tolerate lower light. Since they are native to low light areas of tropical for-

These are just some of the lower light options of many. As for my bright light plants, they will have to wait a few more months to bask in the sunny glory of the sunroom!

Spider plants were one of the first plants that I owned in high school.

They are easy to grow, propagate and are tolerant of some neglect. They prefer bright indirect light; they do well in a west facing window.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentations. The presentations will be recorded and archived at www.ndsu. edu/agriculture/ag-hub/getting-itright. Certified crop adviser continuing education credits will be available for attending the live event.

NDSU Extension crop specialists will share sunflower research updates and production recommendations during the Getting It Right webinar. NDSU photo.

Farmers and crop advisers searching for research-based sunflower production recommendations should plan to participate in the Getting It Right in Sunflower Production webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 27 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Research updates and recommendations to help farmers make production decisions for the 2024 growing

season will be the focus of this educational event, which is organized

by North Dakota State University Extension cropping systems specialists Greg Endres and Anitha Chirumamilla with support from the National Sunflower Association.

During the event, NDSU Extension

There is no participation fee, but preregistration is required at www.ndsu. edu/agriculture/ag-hub/getting-itright. All who preregister will receive emailed instructions and a Zoom link to join the webinar.

The final Getting It Right crop production webinar for this winter will focus on canola and is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12. Pre-register at www. ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/getting-it-right.

NDFB Week Art Contest inspires future farmers to cultivate their future Bismarck, ND - In celebration of NDFB Week, March 10-16, 2024, NDFB announced an art contest open to 4th

and 5th-grade students. The contest encourages young minds to visualize themselves as future farmers, fostering creativity and highlighting the importance of agriculture in our communities.

Participants are invited to create portraits of themselves as future farmers, depicting their vision of farming attire, surrounded by the crops or animals they aspire to cultivate in the future.

The art contest will be judged in two categories: Creativity and Originality of the Theme Quality of Artistic Composition and Overall Design A winner will be selected in each grade and receive a $50 prize. The winning artworks will also be featured in NDFB's member newsletter, Focus.

The deadline for submissions is March 8, 2024.

The theme for NDFB Week is "Cultivate Your Future: Nurturing Growth, Sowing Innovation," inspired by NDFB's recently introduced Student Membership category. This theme underscores the significance of cultivating a sustainable and innovative future in agriculture.

NDFB Week is a tribute to the agricultural contributions of county Farm Bureaus across the state. Various events, ranging from ag trivia to "Free Meat Monday, " will be hosted by county Farm Bureaus to celebrate the week.

For more information on NDFB Week and the art contest, please visit www. ndfb.org/fbweek.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher You’ve heard about the mullet hairstyle, business in the front, party in the back. Well, it’s warm and melting in my front yard, snowing in the back.

This confuses me, but I’m not going to let it interfere with my day.

Did you get some good chocolate for Valentine’s Day? Or did your sweetheart shop the leftover Christmas candy aisle? No worries, red and green M&Ms taste just as good as the other colors. Last year’s Easter bunny? I’d advise passing on that one, maybe feed it to small children that don’t know any better. (Maybe I have,

maybe I haven’t.)

Langdon Blades Girls 19U had two home games last weekend, chalking up two wins. Norb and Bernice, it was nice to see you there! That second goal for the Blades had your names written all over it!

I mentioned hockey bars a few weeks ago and said I’d find the recipe. It doesn’t get any easier, just make the 12-cup Rice Krispie bar recipe. Layer 1/2 in a jelly roll pan. Melt together a package of caramels, a can of sweetened condensed milk and a stick of

butter (about 2 1/2 minutes in the microwave). Then layer mini marshmallows over the first Rice Krispie layer, pour caramel mixture overtop, then another Rice Krispie layer. I always told myself I make them because it’s what the kids like. Well, I must now admit adults love them, too. Try it, you’ll see.

Good luck to all basketball players during tournament time.

Maybe someone’s grandma will make ‘basketball bars’ for your team .

Keeping with a food theme, it’s Girl Scout Cookie time! Thin mint season!

Or a S’more cookie with a cup of afternoon coffee, can’t beat it. Good luck with your cookie purchases, make good choices!

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Take care; thanks for reading!

Diane Simmons

Letter from the Editor focused on Terry’s football snacks and settled in for a show. The spread included a vat of cheese dip, little smokies wrapped in Kings Hawaiian croissants, and my all-time favorite of potato skins.

For the Super Bowl, we didn’t have a favorite team in the running, so we

Our daughter, Elin, who is almost 10, couldn’t sit still. She moved around the living room and started to complain about how bored she was. I asked her to come sit by me, and we started talking about the football teams and some of the players. I explained to her how the commercials at the Super Bowl were a big deal with creativity and big budgets behind them. She

started to pay more attention.

Soon she was involved, “Oh, there’s Mahomes. Is he going to throw it?”

She tolerated the football, but she was really just waiting to see more commercials, saying she had never sat and waited for commercials before.

She really liked the funny ones. The kids went to bed after the halftime show because it was a school night. I checked on Elin a while later, and she was still awake.

“Mom!” she whisper-yelled. “Check the score of the game, and come back and tell me.”

Earlier in the day, we headed over to Wales for the annual pancake breakfast supporting the Wales Fire Department. Oh, boy, did they ever have a good crowd. The food was awesome, and the company was fun.

I had someone ask me recently if our family attends every event that we put in the paper, and they commented that would be a lot of pancakes. We love our local events and visiting different towns. It’s been a lot of pancakes, but they’re all good!

Valentine’s Day. Now we’re into the season of fish frys. Check out our front page for information on some local fish frys. If you have more to publish, please send them to my email.

I received an email this week from someone who signed off with “make it a great week,” and I will say the same to you.

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

Lent started this week, and it happened that Ash Wednesday fell on

THE MORNING RUN: A Super Bowl full of hard knocks

By Sara Goodman

dollars. As a parent, it doesn’t matter whether your kid is playing a Little League baseball game or a high school championship football game, you feel it all as you watch your kid and their teammates either succeed or fail. I’m glad I didn’t see any shots of Jake Moody’s dad. Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions watching your kid make a record-breaking field goal kick only to see it get topped not too long after. Then add to that the heartbreak of the extra point that was blocked. I’m guessing the emotions ranged from joy to shock in a matter of minutes.

Well, the Super Bowl is over, and no, I am not going to pick apart that hot mess. I didn’t care one bit who won, although I will admit I was pulling for Purdy, aka Mr. Irrelevant. He was a true underdog, and the few times they showed his poor dad, he looked stressed out and even momentarily closed his eyes. I felt every bit of his dad’s emotion in those moments even though the sports events I watch don’t involve players worth millions of

After the game, everyone was wondering if Travis Kelce was going to give Taylor Swift an engagement ring to match his Super Bowl ring. I didn’t care one bit about that speculation either. I was wondering three things 1) is Taylor going to write a song called Mr. Irrelevant? 2) is Travis going to apologize to Andy Reid for his outburst and then enroll in anger management classes? and 3) where was Ryan Reynolds? I mean, come on.

His wife, Blake Lively, was in the box with Taylor. Where was Ryan? Was he at home eating nachos, drinking Bud Light and chilling with his kids?

He’s got four of them, so maybe they couldn’t find a sitter. Regardless, I was disappointed he didn’t make an appearance.

If Ryan offered to stay home with the kids so Blake could go hang with her bestie, Taylor, at the Usher concert, he surely voted for the Dove “Hard Knocks” commercial as his favorite.

With at least three of his four kids being girls, I would guess he supports the Dove tagline that supporting body confidence will keep girls in sports.

He’s got four kids, but I’m not sure if the fourth was a boy or a girl as they never made a public announcement, and they’ve kept it very quiet. Regardless, he’s got at least three girls, and he and Blake seem to be the picture of Hollywood happiness, if there is such a thing.

Speaking of strong, confident girls, my middle celebrated her 17th birth-

day this week, and because this is my column, I can humble-brag about my kids all I want. If you don’t know Catelyn, you’re missing out. She is a brilliant, beautiful, driven, multi-talented young woman, and although she’s not very big in size, she has a big personality and attitude to make up for it. Since she had late practice on her birthday on the 15th, we celebrated with a nice meal on Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, with grilled steak, potatoes and veggies and ended with a favorite treat- chocolate éclair dessert.

On Thursday for her actual birthday, Catelyn wanted a cake for her hockey team, so I decided to decorate the arena meeting room with a bunch of balloons and deliver her cake after practice. To top it all off, she received every teenage girl’s dream gift of an upgraded phone to replace her shattered old one. Happy birthday, Catelyn Jean (Dancing Queen)!

Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City,

N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community.

The Goodman house has three kids, two cats, and a dog.

Catelyn Jean is seventeen!

Musings from Munich: Tears and beers to celebrate. Skylar Wirth, who is super nice, won $5 from Mitzel. He bet me, I mean Skylar, that I couldn’t eat a whole lemon slice without making a face. I did it, and he paid me, but I got sick, and he was laughing.

My awesome brother, Easton, pulled up his shirt at a fancy restaurant, so Mitzel stood up, pulled up his shirt, and everyone looked at him. My dad’s feet are tired from walking around the island because the Mitzels stole the van, but it was still super fun.

A column usually written by Matt Mitzel This week’s ghost writer, guest author - Skylar Wirth “My name is Mitzel. I am new here and went on a vacation with the Wirth family, which is super nice. I got to eat peanuts, and I had the nice ladies bring me little bottles for my red drinks on the plane. It was the funnest thing I have ever done.

On the first day we got there, I was tired but drove the van to the pool house. Then I had a drink with Jason

Every time we go to the beach, Mitzel made different t-shirts with different sayings under my dad’s face. My dad laughs about it in front of us but cries in my room at night. Who knew having a best friend would be so hard?

That’s it, Love Skylar, I mean Mitzel.”

This week I’m on vacation, so I had 7-year-old Skylar Wirth write the story.

She definitely has a knack for it, and you can imagine how this dual family trip is going with this brutally accurate description of the trip. I pray you’re all able to take a week off in your lives for a family vacation and remember what the grind is all about. America.

This week’s ghost writer, guest author - Skylar Wirth

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Prairie Fare: Could rice be a foodborne illness hazard?

Heat-treated plant foods such as rice have been linked to many foodborne illness outbreaks.

By Julie Garden Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist control.

Or, had the food been made earlier in the day and not held hot on the serving line? Was their hot-holding equipment malfunctioning?

My husband and I took bites of the rice on our plates at the same time in the restaurant. We looked up at each other immediately.

The rice was at room temperature. We expect cooked food to be served hot.

I pointed at the rice with my fork and mouthed, “Don’t eat it.”

The rest of our food was not particularly hot either. I could not ask to inspect their kitchen because I am not a badge-carrying health inspector. I have, however, trained hundreds of students and professionals about food safety, so I was thinking about the possibilities.

I knew that mishandled rice has been implicated in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

One busy person was serving as the host, server and cashier in a goodsized restaurant. Was our food plated and left on a counter? We did not know the length of time the food had been sitting outside of temperature

Eating room-temperature rice was not worth the risk. Technically, cooked food served to the public must be at a minimum of 135 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Food Code issued by the Food and Drug Administration.

Why was I worried about the rice?

Heat-treated plant foods such as rice have been linked to many foodborne illness outbreaks. Experts estimate that more than 63,000 people are sickened annually in the U.S. from a microorganism associated with mishandled rice.

within a day or two but could have more serious effects among older and younger age groups.

We left the rice on our plates. The risk was not worth it. I need to let the health department know about this, I thought.

“I’m feeling a little twinge,” my husband said as we were leaving. I wasn’t sure if he was serious or kidding.

Keeping hot foods hot will prevent the

We were about 15 minutes from home. Step on it, I thought to myself as he drove us home.

I only had my purse in the car, not a barf bucket. I was not ready to sacrifice my new purse. Fortunately, we did not get sick.

When cooked rice and other starchy foods, including pasta and potatoes, are held at lower temperatures, the bacteria can produce toxins in the food. That was my concern.

If the restaurant had not been so busy and understaffed, I would have let the server know. We probably should have assessed the situation and left before ordering food.

Rice, for example, can contain Bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that can produce a heat-stable toxin (poison) in food. When rice is properly cooked and stored, it does not cause a problem.

I am hoping that two large piles of rice on our plates gave an indication of our dissatisfaction with the food.

If I had taken the potentially contaminated rice home and cooked it to a high temperature, I would not have been able to inactivate the toxin.

for your family or guests, hold it hot.

That means 140 degrees Fahrenheit according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s home food safety rules.

Measure the temperature with a food thermometer to be sure the food is hot enough.

I will discuss this incident with a local inspector, or my conscience will bother me that I’m putting others at risk.

Is it possible to have safe rice? Of course. We eat rice regularly in our home and in restaurants.

In fact, the usual type of toxin in mishandled rice can cause vomiting and sometimes diarrhea within 30 minutes to five hours. Another syndrome associated with this bacteria can cause diarrhea within 16 hours. In both cases, the symptoms disappear

When making rice, follow the usual food safety rules. Wash your hands before beginning to cook, and follow the cooking directions on the package.

So what is this mysterious and rather ominous medical recommendation?

Nasal saline irrigation.

growth of bacteria and the production of toxins.

If you decide to make rice ahead of time and serve it later, follow some additional rules. Cool it quickly. Divide the cooked rice into small containers only two or three inches deep. A metal container, such as a cake pan, cools food faster.

Use the properly refrigerated leftover rice within a few days.

spoon garlic powder) 3 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled 2 cups frozen vegetables, thawed 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or to taste) Heat a large skillet or a wok over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add eggs. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until eggs are firm. Set eggs aside on a plate. Add the oil to the skillet. Heat over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the rice, vegetables and soy sauce. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in eggs.

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 175 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 6 g protein, 25 grams carbohydrate, 3.5 g fiber and 190 milligrams sodium.

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

If you ever doubt the safety of food at home or in a restaurant, take the safe route.

Here’s a recipe from the Iowa State University “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” program. It uses higher-fiber brown rice in place of white rice, but the same food safety rules apply.

If you are cooking rice ahead of time

Fried Rice 3 eggs (lightly beaten) 2 tablespoons oil (canola, vegetable or peanut) 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tea-

Follow the cooking directions on the package and keep cooked rice at a minimum of 140 degrees to ensure safety. Pixabay photo.

must be clean, and the solution used prepared with sterile or distilled water, to prevent a very rare, but highly deadly, infection.

ents, child, and doctor were all a little desperate. When I rather hesitantly suggested nasal saline irrigation, her mom was willing to try it.

play outside with her dog. Now I tell my reluctant patients that if a literal child can do it, we can borrow some of her courage and try it too.

Praire Doc Perspectives Fundamental functions: ear, nose, throat

By Debra Johnston, M.D.

The practice of rinsing the nose out with liquid probably originated centuries ago in India, and it remains part of spiritual ritual as well as traditional medicine around the world. However, it isn’t something I learned about in medical school. Western medical research into it began in earnest perhaps 25 to 30 years ago.

I confess that occasionally even doctors get squeamish. Or perhaps more honestly, this doctor does. My personal list has gotten pretty short, but one of the things that still makes me squirm is something I nevertheless frequently recommend to my patients.

How does this rather torturous sounding practice help? It physically removes germs, allergen and irritant particles, it loosens thick mucous, and it helps the cilia — the tiny hairs lining our airways— clean things out.

Although the practice is generally safe for almost everyone, there is one very important caveat. Your equipment

When I tell someone I think they should flush a cup or so of salt water into one nostril and out the other one, and then do it again from the other side, they usually react with dismay.

I freely admit that the idea sounds pretty awful, and that it makes my toes curl every time I suggest it. Then I tell them a story.

I first recommended this for a patient who was all of 7 years old. Her horrible allergies and chronic sinus problems triggered frequent asthma attacks. She had a collection of inhalers and pills from the allergist, her dad had torn up the carpet, and the family dog was bathed twice a week and banished to the back yard. Par-

If you suffer from chronic sinus problems, or even just the next time a cold or allergies has you stuffed up and miserable, ask your doctor if you should grit your teeth and give it a try.

A month later, my little patient came dancing down the hallway, announcing with glee “Dr. Deb, Dr. Deb, I love my Netti Pot!” The simple act of regularly rinsing the allergens and irritants out of her nose had improved her symptoms so much that she could

Debra Johnson, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices family medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show providing health information based on science, built on trust for 22 Seasons, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

Dakota Gardener: Planning your garden

If you are a beginning gardener, start small or have fun with a themed garden.

By Emily How, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Ward County

Armed with our list of plants to grow this year, we can design our garden in a way that makes the most sense.

My 2023 garden mission was to make my husband enjoy gardening. He’s a city boy from San Antonio, Texas, who until recently was unaware that pickles came from cucumbers. My work was cut out for me! How do I make someone who has never gardened enjoy the time and labor-intensive process?

As it turns out, it was easier than I expected. Planting varieties that I knew he would enjoy eating and want to harvest was the key.

For a new gardener, the idea of planning a garden can be intimidating.

Flipping through the catalogs can be overwhelming and it can be hard to choose what to grow. If you are unsure, start small or have fun with a themed garden. These gardens create an element of fun when introducing gardening to a beginner and they can help beginning gardeners decide what to plant.

A common themed garden is a pizza garden. In this garden, you would grow plants that would be used on a pizza like tomatoes, onions, eggplant and basil. When it is time to harvest everything, you can enjoy a garden-fresh pizza. Another variation is a salsa garden, where peppers, tomatoes and various herbs are grown to make fresh salsa.

To plant a salsa-themed garden, consider these plants: Peppers such as jalapeno, bell pepper and habanero Tomatoes Onions Tomatillos

The 2023 garden season started with me dragging my husband to the garden but ended with him telling me how we should improve our garden for the 2024 season. As it turns out, contacting his county NDSU Extension agent was a little too easy.

Herbs like cilantro, chives and garlic To plant a salad-themed garden, consider these plants: Mixed greens like spinach, lettuce, kale or cabbage Tomatoes Onions Peppers Cucumbers Carrots Radishes Herbs like parsley and dill

Happy planning and dreaming of what the 2024 gardening season will bring.

Please remember that your county

Nothing gets a novice gardener more excited than watching their tomatoes slowly grow on the vine or harvesting their first zucchini.

With the pleasant weather we have had the last couple of weeks, the itch to start planning a garden has set in for both me and my husband.

We cracked open the seed catalogs and started flagging everything that looked good or interesting.

Seed catalogs are a fun way to start planning your garden. My husband, the new gardener, prefers a seed catalog with bright colorful pictures of the different varieties. I prefer something that goes into detail about disease resistance, germination time and flavor profile. Together, we created a substantial list.

Browsing seed catalogs is a fun way to start planning your garden. NDSU photo.

NDSU Extension agent is available to help if you ever have questions about gardening, lawns, or trees.

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Pembilier Nursing Center update: Groundhog Day

By Heather Duerre, Activity Director/ Spiritual Coordinator

Greetings from your friends at PNC! This week I want to tell you about some of the fun things we did here at PNC to celebrate Groundhog Day. Some of you may wonder “Why are you putting so much effort into celebrating a large rodent that pops out of a hole as onlookers wait and observe if he sees his shadow or not?” Well, I would say to you, “Why wouldn’t we celebrate an adorable fluffy animal that has a gift of predicting the weather?”

We celebrated for two days since one is just not enough! On Thursday, Feb. 1, we began our festivities with Chef’s Corner. On this delightful day of making delicacies, we decided to make Dirt Pie. However, just regular Dirt Pie would not do on such a celebratory day, so we decided to create individual Dirt Pies with tiny Groundhogs popping out of the top. Once we had those assembled, we made up some Groundhog-themed cupcakes to donate to the cake walk that would be taking place that evening at the North Border girls basketball game. I hate to brag, but they were adorable!

Later I saw it was posted that the two cake walks raised $1,470 to be put towards a new playground! I am so proud that our residents can say they had a part in helping. Helping with things like this makes the residents realize that they are still a vital part of our community.

Once our stomachs were full, we put in a movie and popped some popcorn. I know this may come as a shock, but we chose to watch the movie “Groundhog Day” with Bill Murray. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it. The residents all seemed to enjoy it as I heard lots of laughter

The first thing that comes to mind when you see a dalmatian dog is that they are the mascot for the fire station in the big cities. This dog has a white coat with black or brown spots, and the puppies are born with a completely white coat with their spots starting to appear 10 days after birth until they are around 18 months old.

Retrospect: Industrial Engines

By Steven Ames

and saw lots of smiles. Day one was now complete. The morning would bring us the news of whether Punxsutawney Phil would see his shadow or not. Would we have six more weeks of winter, or would Phil tell us that we can expect an early spring?

it has two straight exhaust pipes and two chaffers, it is a gas-powered unit.

Diesel units had one exhaust pipe and three chaffers.

The night came and went, and Phil finally made his appearance. The all-knowing weather predicting groundhog did NOT see his shadow, so it was determined that we will have an early spring! Yippie! Now that we were all in good moods knowing that spring was on its way, we pulled out the Ol’ Groundhog Roll and Cover game. This is a game in which the residents roll two dice and cover the number on the page that corresponds to what they rolled. Finally, after an hour, Rose Radway had every number covered and was declared the winner!

Our next event was the hit of the day.

We had Groundhog Races! Real and alive groundhogs would be super fun, but due to state regulations and laws about live animals we were unable to secure live groundhogs for our event. So, we did the next best thing, we printed off 6 adorable pictures of groundhogs and set them on the start line. Everyone picked their favorite one and hoped the dice would roll in their favor. We had time to play a few rounds, so there were a variety of winners. The one thing that really surprised me was how fast those little groundhogs ran down the track!

Ford 200 CI inline 6 cylinders were used in Versatile, Owatwana and New Holland windrowers. It was also widely used in generators, air compressors and many other construction applications.

331 CI V8s were used in early Versatile tractors and combines. New Holland also used this engine in their combines.

350 CI V8 were used in very early Massey Ferguson 750 combines.This powerplant was dropped in 1975 with only Perkins diesel power available.

This week I will be discussing automotive engines used in ag and construction equipment. These engines, also known as industrial engines, powered many different types of equipment back in the day. The cylinder block was about the only component that was the same from the automotive to industrial applications. From there, they differed quite a bit. For starters, the cylinder heads had larger ports for better breathing. Also, the intake and exhaust valves and springs were heavier with hardened seats. Intake manifolds had larger ports and walls were made thicker. Pistons and rods were also made heavier for more torque. Crankshafts were made heavier, usually of cast iron and shot peened. Oil pumps were the high-volume type with a larger pan for more oil capacity. A big misconception about industrial engines is they are not made for racing and speed - they are made for work with much more torque. From the 1930s to the 1990s, industrial engines were the norm in ag and construction applications; although, starting in the 1960s diesel engines were really coming on strong and were a much better fit. Why may you ask? Well, diesel engines deliver much more torque at lower RPMs than gasoline engines.

Also, diesel engines consume about half the fuel a gasoline engine does.

Diesel engines are built much heavier than gasoline engines, so longevity is a key factor. I have included a list of some gasoline industrial engines and their applications.

I hope your Groundhog Day was as wonderful as ours! Next week, I will fill you in on all the Valentine celebrations and announce our 2024 Valentine king and queen! I have always felt like a crown would complete my look, so if I’m the winner, just know that I did NOT rig the votes. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Recipe for Dirt Pie: 1 Large Package of Oreo Cookies, 1 cup Powdered Sugar, ¼ cup Softened Butter, 1 (8oz) Package Softened Cream Cheese, 2 Packages of Instant Vanilla Pudding, 3 ½ cups Milk, 12 oz.

Whip Cream Instructions: Crush Oreos until cookies are fine crumbs and set aside. Mix butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth and set aside. Mix pudding

with the milk, and then blend in the cool whip. Combine the pudding mixture and the cream cheese mixture until the lumps are smooth. Dirt Pie can be served in a 9x13 pan or individual cups. Layer the cookie crumbs and pudding mixture, leaving enough cookie mixture for the top.

Pet Corner: Dalmatian dog

By Rosemary Ames

The Borderland Press

The Dalmatians origin is from Dalmatia, a region in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. They were used as guard dogs at stables during the night from 1795 to 1837 during the British history era.

Over the different periods of history, the dalmatian was used as a hunting dog, dog of war, and guarding the borders of Dalmatia. As of present, this breed still maintains a high guarding instinct!

dalmatian is 19-23 inches tall and weighs between 45-60 pounds. They have a short white coat with black or tan spots. The average lifespan of a Dalmatian is 12-14 years. They are very energetic and playful dogs who are sensitive. They are good with children, loyal to family, are very intelligent and can be trained to make an excellent watchdog.

They are associated with firefighting, mainly in America, during the days of the horse-drawn fire engine. At the scene of a fire, they would guard the horses, who easily would become uncomfortable at the scene of a fire.

When the horse-drawn fire engine was replaced by steam, the role of the dalmatian was no longer needed.

ship and if left alone too long, can become destructive! So, if you own a Dalmatian or plan on owning one, plan on spending lots of time with them. If they are not socialized to other dogs or strangers, they can become aggressive, and they tend to be a very high-strung dog! So if you are active, then this is the dog for you. Get those balls and other toys ready for a productive day together, having fun with your furry friend!

When Dalmatians have pups, they will have anywhere from six to nine pups in their litter. The height of an adult

AMC 258 CI inline 6 cylinders were used in IH 4000 and 5000 windrowers.

They were also used in generators, air compressors and small construction equipment. The military also used some of these in numerous applications.

General Motors 153 CI inline 4-cylinder engines were used in early Massey Ferguson windrowers. This engine was also very popular in marine applications such as boats.

292 CI inline 6-cylinder engines were used in Massey Ferguson 410 combines.

327 CI V8s were used in early Massey Ferguson 510 combines; a sharp eye can tell if it is gas or diesel powered. If

361 CI V8s were used in early Versatile tractors and New Holland combines. It was also used in the New Holland bale stacker. As a matter of fact, the stackers chassis was a twoton Ford medium duty truck. Also, in my own opinion, there was something going on at that time already between Ford, Versatile and New Holland.

Chrysler 218, 231 and 251 CI inline 6-cylinder engines were a very popular industrial engine from the 1930s to the 1960s.

What makes this engine unique is its valve train layout; the valve train was not in the cylinder head but in the engine block thus calling it a valve in the block engine. The head was the combustion chamber, thus the common name flathead 6 was used.

Early Ford V8s were of this design otherwise known as the flathead V8.

This engine was used in early Massey Ferguson and Oliver combines. It was also widely used in generators, air compressors, post hole diggers and some early tractors. The military also was a large customer using them in tanks, trucks, and generators.

225 CI inline 6-cylinder engines were used in John Deere, Massey Ferguson and Hesston windrowers. It was also used in military and Marine applications. A unique feature of this engine is its 30-degree slant hence the name slant 6 or the leaning tower of power.

318CI V8s were used in Case and Oliver combines and early Versatile Tractors.

383 CI V8s were used in Oliver and White Combines.

An honorable mention is the Volkswagen 1600 CC opposed 4-cylinder air cooled engine. This engine most popular application was in the Melroe Spra Coupe. It was also used in remote areas of the world for numerous purposes. The big advantage of this engine was that it was air cooled - no water pump, radiator, hoses, and other water-cooled components that could fail. By the 1960s and early 1970s diesel power was really coming on strong due to more power, torque and fuel economy. They also lasted longer due to less major overhauls and engine RPMs were cut in half.

Until next time - remember to keep the classics classy.

Cavalier County picnic gathering These dogs love human companion- planned in Arizona The Annual Cavalier County Picnic is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Apache Wells (Higley and McKellips in Mesa) in the Navajo Room. The potluck dinner will be served at 3:30 p.m. with chicken, buns, and coffee provided. Attendees may bring a side dish or dessert. Refrigeration is available, but attendees are welcome to bring any type of heated dish in a crockpot, as no ovens are provided.

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Random acts of kindness

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County scientist, and a person hiding in camouflage in the depths of a “slough”.

All were just creative ways to bring to light the importance of being kind.

There have been some fun things that I have gotten to experience in my lifetime. Some have been things that have just fallen into my lap, so to speak. Some have been orchestrated by people I hold dear to my heart, and some I have created myself. One of the most fun reoccurring times I’ve had has been with the National Random Acts of Kindness Day. February 17 is a day that we can celebrate and spread kindness. It’s a day we can have some fun. Kindness should really be done all day every day, but this day is a day that brings it to the forefront of our minds and is a great reminder to do this all year long.

When I was a school counselor, there were “secret missions” I would send students on for the day. Each year I dressed up as something different to help get the mission across. I have been a secret service agent, a mad

Research shows that thoughts and acts of kindness actually change the biology of our brains. Kindness releases chemicals in the brain that lead to happiness and satisfaction. It creates connections in our brains that lead us to positivity. Research also shows that it lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels, is shown to reduce inflammation, and has been connected to better health and life longevity.

Acts of kindness are helpful to others as well as ourselves.

You don’t have to go all out and do something huge like buy a new car or give someone a trip. It can be something small, yet mighty in the feelings it gives. There is something about helping others, giving gifts, and providing service to others that makes a difference in their lives as well as our own. You can visit with a person who can’t leave their home without assistance. You can give a little extra tip when eating out. You can write a note to someone “just because.” You can share your chocolate with the person closest to you. You can do anything you think of that will be a kind gesture towards others.

Don’t forget yourself.

Positive self-messages and acts of kindness for ourselves also go a long way. It doesn’t mean someone is selfish or narcissistic. It just means that there

is room for kindness and positivity.

Positive affirmations and self-care can actually help you in your life journey. It can help you give to others because your cup is full. It’s something to consider when finding the time to be kind.

February 17 just happens to also be National Cabbage Day. Coincidence?

Maybe. Taking care of our bodies as well as our minds can be part of the kindness to ourselves. Cabbage is a nutritious vegetable that contains fiber, calcium, potassium, Vitamins C, K, A, and folate. It’s a hearty way to be kind to your body.

Here is a cabbage recipe to try on kindness day (or any day) courtesy of NDSU Extension: Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup brown rice 3 cups chicken broth 1 large head cabbage (about 7 inches in diameter), roughly chopped ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste) ¼ teaspoon oregano Directions Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and

cook until soft and fragrant, about five minutes. Add the ground beef to brown. Drain fat. Grease a 9- by 13inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Stir in the tomato paste until beef is coated, then add chopped tomatoes, rice and 2 cups broth. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually stir in cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, about five minutes. Stir in remaining cup of broth. Bake until rice is tender, about 60 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Note: Using parboiled rice will save on cooking time.

Nutrition & Dietary Information Per Serving: 190 calories, 6 g fat, 24 g carbohydrate, 13 g protein, 4 g fiber and 135 mg sodium.

Even if you aren’t going to celebrate Cabbage Day as part of your Random Acts of Kindness Day, at least take the time to do a little something for someone. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has a group of resources available online to help you think of ideas. There is a yearly calendar with daily acts of kindness, coloring pages for kids, posters to share with others, bookmarks to print and use, kindness bingo to challenge your friends, and a whole lot more. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with your family, this may be a great place to find something new. As they say, “what goes around, comes around,” and if you would like your children to engage

in kind activities so they can experience the purpose of giving, this might be a great resource for you. You can access all of these kindness tools, and more at https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/.

If you would like more cabbage recipes or ideas on how to spread kindness, feel free to contact us at the NDSU Extension office. You can visit our website at https://www.ndsu.edu/ agriculture/extension, or stop in the Cavalier County Courthouse. We can be reached by phone at 256-2560, or you can email me at katie.d.henry@ ndsu.edu.

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17 to kick start kindness to others and yourself. Though I may be more likely to share my cabbage than my chocolate, I’m going to try to find something special to do that day. Have some fun, and find a random way to spread kindness this week!

Maple Manor Care Center and Wheatland Estates update

Walhalla Public Library news

The holidays have been wonderful here at Maple Manor - from Christmas carolers and the high school choir to 4th graders and high schoolers coming in and giving us gifts and homemade blankets. The Christmas spirit was bright. We enjoyed a lot of visitors, music, games, and photos!

My, oh my, don't we enjoy getting our pictures taken. The residents and tenants at both Wheatland and Maple Manor were adopted by both the staff and community this year. Thank you to the community as well as the classrooms that came to give gifts. The staff holiday party was a success with many fun games for everyone to play.

It was nice to see everyone enjoying some down time.

Bids for a small renovation project were turned in to the City Auditor's office in January and opened at the city council meeting on Monday, Feb. 5.

Now that a contractor and electrician have been selected, the library will coordinate with both to decide when construction will begin. We will do our best to make sure the library hours are as uninterrupted as possible, but please keep an eye out for possible closings of the library during the construction period once it begins. We will be posting on Facebook to keep everyone up to date.

and stormy January, Horning calls on all of his detective skills to investigate the unlikely murder. As soon as he starts asking questions, Port Stirling begins to unveil its dark underbelly amid stunning revelations. From the 300-foot bluffs ringing the whitesand pristine beach, to the posh golf resort at odds with the blue-collar town, Horning and his new team work at break-neck speed to uncover the facts. Will they find the killer before he or she strikes again? Will a psychopath ruin Matt Horning's new life before he can even start it?

If you like mysteries, you may want to check out Kay Jennings' "Shallow Waters" (A Port Stirling Mystery) - The last thing Port Stirling Chief of Police Matt Horning needed on day one of this new job was for the mayor's daughter to turn up dead in a mysterious tunnel on the Oregon beach. Horning, escaping professional troubles in Texas, accepts the vacant job in Port Stirling, Oregon, looking for a fresh start in what he thought would be a peaceful coastal town. Nothing much ever happens there...or does it? With only a ragtag county crime team to assist him, Horning must match wits with a diabolical killer, the likes of which this quiet village has never seen. An aggressive district attorney, who doesn't fancy relinquishing the limelight to the new chief, makes his job even more difficult. For one week in wild

We're always looking for readers and hosts for Story Hour on Tuesdays, so please feel free to stop in and get signed up or call, and we'll mark you down for a date that works for you!

By Dawn Bunn

land. A special thank you goes out to Leon Hiltner, Dennis Hansel, Harvey Metzger, Anna Spivey, Glenn Pederson, Harvey Schneider, Marvin Gronhovd and Terry Henry for attending our first flag raising. Thank you to Bert Saxlund for spearheading our fundraising effort. We were very proud to have had this flying for not only us but for the community before Veterans Day.

We continue to keep busy with Bingo, Bonco, games, cards, coffee time, and making donuts and even more donuts.

We celebrated Christmas by having our annual potluck Christmas Party with gift openings. We sure enjoyed the evening together with one another, not only wishing us a healthy and prosperous 2024 but also for those we share our time with.

Before 2023 ended, some of us tenants took a little excursion and ended up at Tom’s Lounge. The old-time pictures of Langdon on the wall were taken down and passed around the tables, and the stories that came from the photos were quite interesting!

From Wheatland Estates: The holidays are behind us for another year, and we are very thankful for what 2023 has brought to us.

Wheatland Estates and American Legion Post #98 worked together to install a new flag and flagpole at Wheat-

A huge thank you to all the businesses in the surrounding area that have allowed us to enjoy great meals in our surrounding communities. Thanks again to Lawton Bar, Hampden Café, Nekoma Pain Reliever, Munich Bar, The Eagles, Sporty’s, Dairy Queen, Calio Bar, Tom’s Lounge, and Country Inn. You made great hosts for our outings. We can’t forget our trips to Devils Lake (maybe the casino :) ). If your business is not listed - just wait, we are planning for another year of outings in 2024...hope to see you soon!

Thank you, Cavalier County Transit, for the transportation – we could not do all the traveling without their support.

Associated General Contractors of North Dakota offers scholarships to high school seniors The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota has scholarships available for High School Seniors pursuing a career in the exciting and rewarding field of Construction. These scholarships are for the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline is April 24, 2024. Scholarship details and applications are available at https://www. agcnd.org/scholarship. $1,500 Scholarships available at North Dakota State University for Construction Management or Construction Engineering $1,500 Scholarships available at University of Mary for Construction Management or Construction Engineering $1,500 Scholarships available at Minnesota State University Moorhead for Construction Management $750 Scholarships available at Bismarck State College for Construction Technology, Welding Technology, Heavy Equipment Operator, Engineering Technology, HVAC, Diesel Technology, or Other Construction Related Majors $750 Scholarships available at North

Dakota State College of Science for Construction Management Technology, Civil Engineering & Land Surveying Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, Diesel Technology, or Welding Technology "The AGC of ND is continually looking to partner with the next generation of industry professionals and is proud to

assist with the financial aspect with our scholarship program" states AGC of ND Executive Vice President Russ Hanson.

The AGC of ND, an association of more than 400 contractors, suppliers, and construction-related companies, has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships since 1964.

By Sandra Johnson, Director

Church

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From the Pastor's Desk: Made you Look

By Don Barsness, Salem Bible Church

and listen to is laced with advertising. It pays the bills for publishers and broadcasters. Advertising works to make business profitable.

Whatever the seller is selling, they may employ a marketing expert to snag the interest of a shopper. The hope is to hold the attention of those, who in the routines of life, are apt to overlook the personal benefits of the marketed product. The vendor exclaims, "Make them look! Stop them long enough to consider the benefits of my offer."

It's what advertisers do. They make us look. Much of what we read, watch,

What if the "offer" is not a physical commodity to be bought and sold?

Rather, what if the "marketed prod-

uct" is a gift? What if the giver is God? Yes, "What if?"

First, the God of the Bible is never active to "sell" anything - to hand over something in exchange for money. As Watchman Nee, an indigenous leader of the Chinese church, wrote, "God never sells anything. God's things are always given to man as gifts."

This is true of both spiritual matters and material things. The New Testament writer James states, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17). He introduces this declaration with comments on God giving eternal life "to those who love Him." He broadens our scope of

God's giving by including all that is "adequate, complete, and beneficial" for living (John MacArthur).

Like James, we do well to consider God's gifts in order of importance. You know, first things first. Which of God's gifts matter most? The consensus of Scripture steers us to John 3:16.

There we find that "God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

The next verse adds, "God [sent] his Son in order that the world might be saved through him" (John 3:17). Verse 18 attaches, "Whoever believes in [Jesus] is not condemned." How "good" is this? How "perfect" is God's gift?

Earlier in the Gospel we read, "But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn! This is not a physical birth - resulting from human passion or plan - this rebirth comes from God" (John 1:12 and 13).

God is giving. And who receives the blessing? Those who believe [Jesus] and accept him.

Again, God's not selling anything, but He is giving gifts. The value of all He offers is realized by those who believe Jesus and accept Him. God's grace is demonstrated in His giving. Our faith is expressed in our receiving. I pray you'll stop long enough to consider the benefits of God's offer.

2024 Langdon Area Ministerial Community Lent Schedule

Worship is Sunday evening at 7 p.m.

Each church traditionally serves lunch or sweets and coffee after worship.

February 18 February 25 March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24

First Baptist St. Alphonsus United Lutheran Presbyterian United Methodist Emmanuel Evangelical

Obituaries opened up Mama Maria’s Pizza Shop in Grand Forks. While she was working and raising her two sons, she was also a foster parent to many children.

Heather was a caretaker. She took care of her family, her foster kids, beloved animals, and was always willing to help people out in any way she could. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and was very crafty, and even sold some of her antiques and artwork at art shows. More recently, she was a member of the Langdon Eagles Auxiliary and volunteered her time to their projects. Above all, she really loved her two sons.

Heather Kramer

Services will be held at a later time for Heather Kramer, 50, of Langdon, N.D., who passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her home.

Heather Rae Kramer was born May 11, 1973, to Darrold and Susan (Carrier) Kramer. She graduated from Rolla High School and continued her education at UND in Grand Forks, N.D., where she earned her bachelor’s degree in social work and had her two sons, Alex and Cole. Heather worked as a social worker for PATH for a number of years. She then decided to do something totally different and

Surviving Heather are her sons: Cole Hoover (Shannon) of Grand Forks, N.D., and Alex Hoover of St. John, N.D.; father Darrold Kramer (Ai-Ling) of California; grandmother Francis Carrier of Walhalla, N.D.; siblings: Matt (Jenny) Kartes, Tara Kartes, and Darrold Kramer Jr. (Lupe) of California; nieces Lucy and June; stepfather Wayne Kartes; friend Amy Voss; and many special cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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Fans partake in Cake Walk after game

After the North Border girls basketball Parents’ Night game, the crowd was able to participate in a cake walk. Photos by Larry Stokke.

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Feb. 19 Closed - Presidents Day

Monday, Feb. 19 Hamburger on WW Bun• Potato Salad•Vegetable•Fruit

Tuesday, Feb. 20 Pork Chop/Sweet Potatoes/ Mixed Vegetables/Fruit

Tuesday, Feb. 20 Burrito•Corn•Fruit

Wednesday, Feb. 21 Turkey/Dressing/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Corn/Cranberries/Ice Cream

Wednesday, Feb. 21 Cranberry Chicken•Baked Potato•Broccoli•Tropical Fruit Thursday, Feb. 22 Chili•Baked Potato•Coleslaw Grapes Friday, Feb. 23 Fish•Sweet Potato•Broccoli Normandy•Peaches This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/ SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-5492443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

LANGDON AREA HIGH SCHOOL BAND ADDS PEP TO GAME

Thursday, Feb. 22 Spaghetti/Meat Sauce/Brussel Sprouts/Coleslaw/Breadstick/ Fruit Friday, Feb. 23 Salmon Loaf/Potato Creamed Peas/Fruit

Members of the Langdon Area High School Band are captured adding some energy to a recent high school basketball game. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Bake/

EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.

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NORTH BORDER PEMBINA

KIDS ENJOYING A MILD WINTER DAY

Submitted photos.

Eagles Basketball Buddies take the court

The North Border Eagles Basketball Buddies showed their skills during halftime of a recent basketball game. Photos by Larry Stokke.

WINTER SPORTS

EAGLES AND CARDINALS

receive awards after District 3 tournament

All District 3 All Team. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cardinal Seniors Jalynn Swanson, Cora Badding, and Jaya Henderson. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cora Badding, All District 3 Team. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jalynn Swanson, All District 3 Team.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cora Badding was named District 3 Senior Athlete of the Year. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jaya Henderson, All District 3 Team.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls basketball team, District 3 Champions. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Meredith Romfo, All District 3 Team.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jenna Fraser, All District 3 Team.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Keira Moore, All District 3 Team.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

nich and Drayton-Valley-Edinburg, but nothing could get done to meet the deadline for the coming year. The biggest issue seems that whoever North Border would join, it would push that team over the limit to the Class A level.

(see the bracket on our sports pages this week) automatically advances to the State B Tourney in Jamestown March 1-3. The second and third place teams will have to play qualifying games to get to state with them playing the second and third place teams from Region 1. These games will be played at Mayville State University on Feb. 24 at 5:00 and 7:00pm.

This certainly now puts a spice in the regionals, especially the third and fourth place game, which will actually mean something. So, you could possibly see three teams from the same region - even the same district - go to the State B. The new Class A division will also have qualifiers on Feb. 24 at 1:00 and 3:00pm. I hope I explained this well enough, and we will talk more about it next time. Boys basketball will have the same format in a couple of weeks.

the road. It was crazy to be a part of the last games for the Blades eight boys seniors and four girls at the DSA, as it was a bittersweet scene for many. Both squads are at or near the top of the standing in their respective divisions and are looking forward to making some big-time noise in the postseason.

Jake’s Take on Sports of all these good times here in the Borderland Press, and thanks to all of our great sponsors for making it possible! Wild times continue, and there are many more on the way!

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor The long relay of Tournament Time; we are trying not to drop the baton We are at the apex this week of Tournament Time, which we have talked up the last several weeks. The relay of tourneys begins with the State A and B Wrestling Tournament at the Fargodome Feb. 15-17 then moves to the Region 2 Girls Basketball Tournament in Devils Lake Feb. 19-22. We go right from there to the District Boys Basketball Tournament in Langdon Feb. 2327 (a Friday, Monday and Tuesday this year). Included in the chaos are state qualifying/challenge games for girls hoops on Feb. 24, which we’ii explain in a moment. We will have coverage

North Border girls basketball season comes to an end, in more ways than one A crazy District 3 Basketball Tournament has come to an end, and you can find out all about it in this week’s paper. Langdon-Edmore-Munich won the tourney and will be going for their seventh straight trip to a State B tournament in the week ahead at regionals.

North Border came very close to advancing to the region tourney but were just short, losing by three points in a region qualifying game to North Prairie. This ended the Eagles season with a record of 10-11. Four seniors played their last games of high school basketball - Jenna Fraser, Keira Moore, Taelyn Dunnigan and Katie Volk. We have been told that this may also be the last varsity North Border team for a while, as they are not planning on playing a varsity schedule next year. The numbers are not big enough to have one for 2024-25, and they were trying to start a co-op with Cavalier. Those plans, however, recently fell through. There were also talks of a co-op with Langdon-Mu-

So what happens now? Again, from what we have been told, the Eagles will play just a junior high/JV level schedule for grades 7-9 for next year.

For the upperclassmen, they seem to be in limbo at the moment. Are they like free agents and go join any team they would like? Would the family have to move and have a physical address in the school district they choose? These are questions that have yet to be answered but hopefully will shortly. For now, there may not be a varsity team for North Border next year, although the program will continue and hopefully grow one back eventually. Sad times for sure.

Challenge or state tournament qualifying games coming to girls and boys basketball this year; Girls are on Feb. 24 We are going to try to not confuse anyone on our next topic. This year for Class A and B girls and boys basketball, there will be state qualifiers for the first time. Here’s how it goes: the first place team in the upcoming Region 2 Girls Basketball Tournament

Blades boys and girls get big home wins in their last of the season at Dakota Spirit Arena High school hockey is rolling as well for winter sports with the East Region Tournament in Grand Forks this weekend. Girls 19U and junior gold hockey won’t be far behind. They have their state tourneys the first weekend of March, also in GF. Both teams won the last games of the year at Dakota Spirit Arena on Feb. 11 and have the remainder of their regular seasons on

Cardinals boys basketball team has a mammoth 60 (!!) rebounds in win over St. John Although we didn’t have time to get a full box score in for this week, it needs to be mentioned here that the Langdon-Edmore-Munich boys basketball team had quite a win over St. John, as they won in overtime 62-57 the road.

The reason we need to bring it up, as the Cards had 60 rebounds in the win... 60!!! It’s an unreal statistic, and one we have never heard before. Out of the 60, 29 were on the offensive glass, which is also beyond imagination. Individually, Cody Amble had 15, Nick Kingzett 14, Levi Swanson 12 and Rayce Worley 11 to lead the way.

Crazy, crazy stuff, and hopefully keep that up in the postseason.

Best of luck to all of our wrestlers at the Fargodome for state! “See ya!” next week!

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LADY CARDS WIN FIRST-EVER DISTRICT 3 Region 2 Tourney begins Feb. 19 in Devils Lake; North Border's season ends with loss to North Prairie Feb. 9-12. Nine teams vied for the first district title in the all new 3-class basketball system in North Dakota. After

it was all said and done, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals won the title, winning a first-round game

over Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 65-26, beating Park River-Fordville-Lankin in a winner's bracket game 54-34, then

North Border

By Jake Kulland The 2024 District 3 Girls Basketball Tournament was played for the first time ever at Park River High School on

John was District 3 Coach of the Year.

Here is a recap of both the Cards and Eagles games at the district tournament: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 65, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 26; Park River-Fordville-Lankin 36, North Border 34 (Opening Round) In the first game of the tourney for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, they took on the Titans, who they beat earlier in the season in Edmore in a game where they led 48-1 at halftime. This game would be a little different. The Cards raced out to a 50-17 lead at the half this time around with Meredith Romfo having 18 first-half points and Cora Badding 14.

The Cardinals defense forced 27 Titans turnovers. Jaya Henderson had six steals on the night. Romfo ended

Jaelyn Johnson drives and lays in a bucket against North Prairie. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Keira Moore drives hard to the basket and gets off a shot while being defended by Jenna Rosinski. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Taelyn Dunnigan swishes a shot in Park River against the Cougars. Photo by Larry Stokke.

LEM CARDS

beating St. John in a thriller of a championship game 66-63 on Feb. 12. The Lady Cards are 21-1 on the season and will take a 14game winning streak into the Region 2 Girls Basketball Tournament to be held Feb. 19-22 at the Devils Lake Sports Center.

Jaya Henderson drives past a St. John player to drop in a bucket. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Erika Bakke gets off a shot in the St. John game. Photo by Larry Stokke.

North Border also competed in the District 3 Tourney, losing in the first round to PRFL 38-36 in the first round then beating D-V-E 61-37 in a loser out game before dropping a hardfought region qualifying game to North Prairie 4239 on Feb. 12. The Eagles saw their season come to an end with a record of 10-11. Jenna Fraser, Keira Moore, Taelyn Dunnigan and Katie Volk saw their great girls basketball careers come to an end.

with 23 points, and Badding had 16.

Henderson also led the team with six rebounds, while Jalynn Swanson had four assists. Brooke Gullickson led D-V-E with 12 points.

Cora Badding, Jalynn Swanson, Jaya Henderson and Meredith Romfo all made the All-District 3 Team for the Cardinals, while Fraser and Moore also were named to the team from the Eagles. Badding was honored as District 3 Senior Athlete of the Year, while Jake McCloud of St.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 65, DRAYTON-VALLEY-EDINBURG 26 DVE -- 8 9 5 4 -- 26 LEM --21 29 12 3 -- 65 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Meredith Romfo 23, Cora Badding 16, Jaya Henderson 8, Jalynn Swanson 6, Erika Bakke 6, Hilary Haaven 3, Aubrey Badding 2, Kemi Morstad 1 Drayton-Valley-Edinburg -- Brooke Gullickson 12, Easton Larson 4, Aleah

Mikaela Olson eyes the basket and drops in 3 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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GBB TOURNAMENT OVER ST. JOHN Pokryzinski 4, Hailey Berg 2, Alyssa Hoyles 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 35 (Henderson 6, Swanson, Romfo, A. Badding 5, C. Badding 5); DVE: 25 (Pokryzinski 6) Assists -- LEM: 10 (Swanson 4); DVE: 4 Steals -- LEM: 20 (Henderson 6); DVE: 6 Turnovers -- LEM: 13; DVE: 27 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 28/58 (48.3%); DVE: 10/37 (27.0%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 5/10 (50%); DVE: 5/16 (31.3%)

North Border knew they had a chance to beat North Prairie in the region qualifying game on Feb. 12 after playing the Cougars tough in the regular season. They would go back and forth with NP, leading 16-13 after the first quarter with the help of eight points and two 3-pointers from Fraser. They fell behind 25-24 at the half despite a three by Johnson.

North Border would have a flag-to-flag battle with the Aggies in their firstround game. The Eagles would fall behind PRFL 24-12 at halftime but would not give up. They outscored the Aggies 11-4 in the third quarter with all 11 Eagles points scored by Jenna Fraser.

The Eagles scored just four points in the third and trailed by seven going into the fourth. Fraser hit a shot from downtown, and Volk had a huge three-point play getting them as close as 36-34, but they ended being down three. While having a chance to tie the game late, they never got a clean look at the basket as the buzzer sounded.

Fraser had 15 points, while Volk had nine. Jenna Rosinski had 13 points and Hailey Peltier 12 for North Prairie.

NB had chances to take the lead late in the game but could not get a tying or go-ahead basket to fall. Fraser was the only Eagle in double figures with 17 points. Keira Moore had eight.

Addi Skibicki had 15 points for the Aggies, and Madi Bernhoft had two huge baskets down the stretch in the fourth to finish with nine.

NORTH PRAIRIE 42, NORTH BORDER 39 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 15, Katie Volk 9, Jaelyn Johnson 7, Taelyn Dunnigan 6, Keira Moore 2 North Prairie -- Jenna Rosinski 13, Hailey Peltier 12, Lizzy Smith 8, Morgan Casavant 4, Ella Pederson 3, Khaliel Sloan 2

PARK RIVER-FORDVILLE-LANKIN 36, NORTH BORDER 34 NB --7 5 11 11 -- 34 PRFL --3 11 4 8 -- 36 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 17, Keira Moore 8, Taelyn Dunnigan 6, Katie Volk 2, Jaelyn Johnson 1 Park River-Fordville-Lankin -- Addi Skibicki 15, Madi Bernhoft 9, Lauren Bell 6, Nora Wharam 6

For the title game, a huge crowd was on hand for the Cardinals and the Woodchucks, and they were well entertained. St. John scored the first couple of baskets before the Lady Cards rose up to take a 17-14 lead after the first quarter. All five of their starters scored at least one basket. Meredith Romfo kicked it in in the second with nine points, but Eli-

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 54, Park River-Fordville-Lankin 34; North Border 61, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 37 (Day 2) The Eagles would open up the second day of the tournament on Feb. 10, playing in a loser-out game versus D-V-E. North Border had an 11-3 lead in the first quarter with three points each from Fraser, Moore and Katie Volk. Fraser had a huge game and second half, scoring 29 points on the day with 13 of them coming in the third quarter alone. Volk played a great game as well, ending with 14 points. Brooke Gullickson had 12 points for the Titans for the second straight game. They ended their season with a record of 4-18.

za Slater had all of 10 points in the second to keep St. John in the game, trailing 38-32.

NORTH BORDER 61, DRAYTON-VALLEY-EDINBURG 37 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 29, Katie Volk 14, Keira Moore 8, Taelyn Dunnigan 8, Sadie Snyder 2 Drayton-Valley-Edinburg -- Brooke Gullickson 12, Easton Larson 8, Hailey Berg 8, Aleah Pokryzinski 6, Payton Larson 3, Alyssa Hoyles 2 In the winner's bracket, Langdon-Edmore-Munich met a stubborn Aggies team, who hung with the Lady Cards as long as they could. The Cardinals had to battle to a 30-18 halftime lead before slowly pulling away in the second half.

The Cards had a balanced scoring attack in this one. Cora Badding had 15 points, Swanson 13, Henderson 12 and Aubrey 10 big points off the bench, including two 3-pointers. The Cardinals were outrebounded by PRFL for one of the few times this season, 34-28. Swanson led the team with six boards and dished out five assists.

Cora Badding and Romfo had a teamhigh four steals each. Addi Skibicki led the Aggies with 13 points.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 54, PARK RIVER-FORDVILLE-LANKIN 34 PRFL -- Addi Skibicki 13, Lauren Bell 10, Addi Gudmundson 5, Lily Skibicki 3, Madi Bernhoft 2, Emma Porter 1 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Cora Badding 15, Jalynn Swanson 13, Jaya Henderson 12, Aubrey Badding 10, Meredith Romfo 4 Rebounds -- LEM: 28 (Swanson 6); PRFL 34 (Wharam 7) Assists -- LEM: 14 (Swanson 5); PRFL: 11 Steals -- LEM: 11 (C. Badding 4); PRFL: 8 Turnovers -- LEM: 14; PRFL: 21 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 23/50 (46.0%); PRFL: 12/51 (23/5%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 2/2 (100.0%); PRFL: 6/8 (75.0%) Langdon-Edmore-Munich 66, St. John 63; North Prairie 42, North Border 39 (Championship Night)

Jenna Fraser dropped in three 3-point buckets and finished with 15 points against North Prairie. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Katie Volk adds two points to the Eagles score. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Woodchucks leading scorer Aubree Jeanotte went to work in the third, scoring 10 points. The Woodchucks outscored the Cardinals 18-8 in the frame and led 50-46 going into the fourth. The Lady Cards have the heart of a champion - their six region titles emphasize that. Romfo and Cora Badding went to work with eight and seven points, respectively, down the stretch to bring the Cardinals back for the win. Henderson had a key 3-pointer in the fourth and had a huge steal at the end of the game to preserve the victory.

Romfo had 21 points and Cora Badding 20 on the night, while Henderson finished with nine. Jeanotte had 20 points for St. John followed by Kayce Desjarlais, who was playing on a sprained ankle, with 12.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 66, ST. JOHN 63 STJ --14 18 18 13 -- 63 LEM --17 21 8 20 -- 66 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Meredith Romfo 21, Cora Badding 20, Jaya Henderson 9, Jalynn Swanson 5, Aubrey Badding 4, Mikaela Olson 3, Hilary Haaven 2 St. John -- Aubree Jeanotte 20, Kayce Desjarlais 12, Eliza Slater 10, Kennely Davis 8, Kaydence DeCouteau 7, Alani Morin 6, Meadow Lunday 2

Meredith Romfo had a 21 point night with three 3s in the win over St .John to take the Championship in District 3. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Hilary Haaven adds a basket to the Cards' point total against St. John. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Aubrey Badding adds two points to the Cards' win to take the championship game in Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cora Badding had team-high 22 points in the Cards' championship win over St. John. Photo

by Larry Stokke.

Jalynn Swanson nails a 3-point shot in the Cards' victory in in District 3 championship game. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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PEMBINA COUNTY NORTH INDIVIDUALS QUALIFY FOR STATE WRESTLING

Congratulations to both the boys and girls wrestling individuals and their coaches for qualifying for the State Wrestling Meet in Fargo this Thursday and Friday.

Individuals who qualified are: Girls 100 - Maci Puppe - 7th place 100 - Charlotte Crownston - 4th place 100 - Cheyanne Moore - 6th place 106 - Leby Montez - 8th place 112 - Dannika Bennett - 2nd place 118 - Katie Bynum - 7th place 125 - Marlie Stremick - 2nd place 155 - Ava Kemnitz - 7th place 170 - Chyane Letexier - 6th place 250 - Jaelyn Forrey - 6th place Boys 127 - Logan Werner - 5th place 133 - Brock Freer - 8th place 145 - Zeke Symington - 5th place 172 - Denton Kaercher -8th place 215 - Kayden Rose - 4th place 285 - Gavin Symington - 7th place

Katie Byrum placed 7th at Regionals in Carrington for a trip to Fargo for State Wrestling. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kayden Rose in the 215 lb. weight class won his first match of the day with pin fall and qualified for State in 4th place. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Pembina North Grizzly coaches, stats, and wrestlers watch the matches intently. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Marlie Stremick took 2nd place to make it to State in Fargo in the 124 lb .weight class.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Brock Freer pinned his opponent in his first match of the day and went on to qualify for State in 8th place. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Charlotte Crowston in the 100 lb. class placed 4th giving her a trip to wrestle at State in Fargo.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Gavin Symington in the 285 lb. weight class placed 7th qualifying him for State Wrestling in Fargo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Logan Werner finished 5th in the 127 lb. weight class qualifying him for State. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Denton Kaercher qualified for State Wrestling placing 8th at Regionals. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jaelyn Forrey qualified 6th for State. Borderland Press file photo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Zeke Symington pinned his man in the 145 lb. weight class and finished the Regional in 5th place. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Maci Puppe qualified for State with a 7th place finish at Regionals. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Ava Kemnitz placed 7th at Regionals and qualified for State in Fargo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Leby Montez in the 106 lb. class placed 8th to qualify 8th for State. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Eagles play well but lose to #1 Bearcats 74-61

By Jake Kulland

Grayson Ohmann had a team high 14-points against the Bearcats in Walhalla on Feb. 13.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kade Schafer gets his hand on a NorthStar player's shot. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Grant Cosley sinks a right handed shot to finish the game with 12 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.

North Border Eagles boys basketball team was coming off a seven-point home non-conference win over MayPort-C-G when they hosted the North Star Bearcats on Feb. 13. North Star is now the number one Class B boys basketball team in the state in the latest poll. The Eagles played the Bearcats tough for most of the game but lost 74-61. North Border is now 12-5 on the season and had one more District 3 game to play on Feb. 15, which would determine if they would be seeded anywhere from third to fifth in the District 3 Tournament starting in Langdon on Feb. 23. The game with

M-M is also Senior Night. Grayson Ohmann, the team's only senior, will be honored before the game with his parents.

The game with North Star started out well for the Eagles. They had five 3-pointers from four different players in the first quarter. They had a 20-19 lead early in the second when the Bearcats went on a 9-0 run. Chaz Bisbee came off the bench for eight points in the frame. The lead hung right there for North Star from then on with the Eagles getting as close as four points in the second half.

players in double figures in the game with North Border getting 14 points from Ohmann, 13 by Kaden Moore, 12 from Grant Cosley, and 11 each by Kade Schafer and Brody Berg. Dane Hagler had 26 to pace the Bearcats.

NORTH STAR 74, NORTH BORDER 61 North Border -- Grayson Ohmann 14, Kaden Moore 13, Grant Cosley 12, Kade Schafer 11, Brody Berg 11 North Star -- Dane Hagler 26, Parker Simon 12, Chaz Bisbee 10, Karsen Simon 10, Hunter Hagler 10, Brett Dilley 6

In a crazy stat, both teams had five

Kaden Moore drained four 3-point shots against NorthStar to finish the game with 13 points.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Brody Berg gets nothing but net with one of his three 3-point shots against NorthStar.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

REGION 2 CLASS “B” GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Devils Lake Sports Center |February 19, 28, & 22

Langdon/Ed./Mun.

Hear all the

Game 1 Monday, February 19 3:00 p.m.

Hatton/Northwood Benson County

tournament action

Game 5 Tuesday, February 20 5:30 p.m.

Game 2 Monday, February 19 20 min. after Game 1

North Prairie Game 8 Thursday, February 22 20 min after Game 7

May-Port/CG

Champion

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with Jake Kulland!

Game 3 Monday, February 19 20 min. after Game 2

Park River/FL St. John

Admission

Game 6 Tuesday, February 20 20 min. after Game 5

Adults $10 Students $5

Game 4 Monday, February 19 20 min. after Game 3

Tournament Officials

Tim Boyeff Brian Fike Isaiah Hylden Lucas Marcellais Jordan Mertens Jalen Pfeifer

New rockford/Shey.

Game 7 Thursday, February 22 5:30 p.m.

3rd Place

Doors will open 1 hour before the first Game

Tournament Manager

Jason Wiberg

Sports

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The Borderland Press

Blades 19U girls, junior gold boys both win last home game of season at the DSA

By Jake Kulland

come out of the game. Jaelyn Buckman needed just 10 saves to get the shutout win in net for Langdon.

Pictured are seniors Eli Johnson, Mason Romfo, Rudy Moser, Ryan Henderson, Dawson Hein, Jace Rime, Kadyn Hein, and Parker Rime. Submitted photo.

It was a bittersweet weekend of hockey for the Langdon Blades 19U girls and junior gold teams on Feb. 9-11.

Both teams were playing their last home games of the season at Dakota Spirit Arena for 2023-24. The junior gold boys had their Senior Night on Feb. 9. Mason Romfo, Rudy Moser, Parker Rime, Jace Rime, Dawson Hein, Kadyn Hein, Ryan Henderson and Eli Johnson were all honored before the game with their parents. The boys then had a tough loss to Grand Forks 3-2 but bounced back and won league games at Northwood on Feb. 10 and at home versus Fargo on Feb. 11, both by scores of 7-1. The girls got home wins versus West Fargo 6-0 on Feb. 10 and over Bottineau-Rugby 3-1 on Feb. 11. After the weekend, the boys will travel to Minot for their last game of the regular season on Feb. 17. They are locked in as the second seed in the upcoming State Junior Gold Hockey Tournament in

Grand Forks the first weekend of March. The girls have a busy couple of weeks ahead, all on the road. They start by playing at Bottineau, West Fargo and Grand Forks the weekend of Feb. 16-18. Here is a recap of both of the teams' latest action: 19U girls recap: The Blades girls got their weekend underway with a dominating win over West Fargo. Langdon put 68 shots on the goal for the game, jumping out to a 2-0 lead with scores from Kenadee Cluchie and McKenna Schneider with Remmi Bodnar getting an assist on the second goal. Schneider would score unassisted for the only goal of the second period. In the third, the Blades broke through for three goals from Cluchie, Arianna Haraseth and Alora Berke. Mya Hoffman had assists on the Blades last two scores before injuring her knee and having to

The Blades knew they would have to play their best the next day versus Bottineau-Rugby, who was unbeaten on the year coming into the contest.

Langdon would get on the board first with two first period goals - one from Arianna Haraseth, which was nicely setup by Catelyn Goodman and Bodnar, then moments later Schneider went top shelf unassisted. B-R would climb to within one after league-leading scorer Brooklyn Bartch got a puck past Buckman. The Blades would hold tough, getting a big insurance goal from Bodnar, her first of the season, on assists by Goodman and Berke to seal the win. The Blades outshot B-R 26-21 with Buckman having 20 saves.

Junior gold recap: The junior gold boys had their toughest opponent of the season come to Dakota Spirit Arena when they hosted Grand Forks. The Stallions are the top team in North Dakota junior gold hockey, and they played like it for most of the game. Langdon got the first goal of the game; Kadyn Hein put one in on an assist by Mason Romfo.

From there, Grand Forks scored three unanswered goals, one on a power play. After the Stallions scored early in the third, Romfo had an unassisted goal to make the score 3-2 with plenty of time on the clock. Even though they had a late power play of their own, Langdon could not get the tying score in the net. This was one of the few times this season that the Blades were outshot, 36-24, with Dawson Hein making 33 saves.

Things got much better for Langdon the next night, as they steamrolled Northwood. Romfo had a hat trick with three goals in the second period plus Parker Rime scored twice with one each from Max Henderson and Keaton Ullyott. Romfo had two assists, while Jax Johnson got one as well. As wide as the 7-1 final score was, the shots on goal were fairly even with the Blades outshooting the Ice Storm 4334. Dawson Hein stopped 33 shots.

In their final game of the weekend and of their home schedule for the season, the Blades played great against the Fargo Freeze. They outshot them 22-3 in the first period with Romfo scoring two goals and Ullyott one in the frame. Parker and Jace Rime each had an assist. The second period saw Ryan Henderson two-scored in his home finale with Romfo assisting on both along with Ullyott and Colten Hein. Rudy Moser would score unassisted before he capped the scoring with a hat trick with an assist from Ullyott. Romfo finished with three goals and three assists on the day. Langdon outshot Fargo 61-16 with Hein coming up with 15 saves.

NDAPSSA Division B

Basketball

Media Polls

The latest NDAPSSA Division B Basketball Media Polls of the 2023-24 season have been released.

The polls are voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA).

Division B Boys Basketball Poll (February 11): 1. North Star (7) 16-1 130 2. Glen Ullin-Hebron (2) 17-1 123 3. Bishop Ryan (3) 16-2 117 4. Bowman County (3) 15-1 115 5. Westhope-Newburg 16-1 107 6. Hankinson 14-2 68 7. Sargent County 13-4 59 8. Wilton-Wing 15-2 54 9. Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier 13-3 27 10. Linton-HMB 14-3 16

Others Receiving Votes: Williston Trinity Christian, Garrison, Nelson County, North Border.

Note: First Place votes in parentheses.

Division B Girls Basketball Poll (February 11): 1. Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich (9) 20-1 138 2. May-Port-CG (5) 19-2 135 3. Bowman County (1) 18-2 125 4. Central McLean 20-1 105 5. Maple River 18-3 95 6. Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier 17-4 71 7. Sargent County 18-3 48 8. Kenmare-Bowbells 16-6 41 9. TGU 18-4 28 10. Washburn 18-3 24

Others Receiving Votes: St. John, Benson County.

Note: First Place votes in parentheses.

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Public Notices

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Munich Public School Board Minutes February 13, 2024 | Unapproved Minutes The Munich Public School board meeting was called to order by chairperson Susan Harder at 7:01 A.M. The school board members that were present: Bobby Foster, Kelan Goeser, Kelly Hall, Susan Harder, Chris Pankratz. Kelly Haaven and Jason Wirth were absent. Also present was Robert Bubach, Curt Kram and Lois Tohm.

Kelan Goeser made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the January school board minutes. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion approved.

Kelly Hall made a motion to approve the bills for payment. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried.

Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the financial reports. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried.

Kelan Goeser made a motion to approve the Technology Learning Cooperative Membership for school year 2023-2024. Bobby Foster seconded.

Motion carried.

Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the Northeast Education Services Cooperative Membership for school year 2023-2024. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried.

Bobby Foster made a motion to approve a donation of $500 for the Grad

Party. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried.

The school board members reviewed the Pledge Pool from the Horizon Financial Bank.

The School Board Election will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The positions up for re-election are Bobby Foster and Chris Pankratz.

Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 School Calendar. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried.

Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the review of the Student Education Records and Privacy Policy (FGA), Student Education Records Access & Amendment Procedure Board Regulation (FGA-BR1), Criteria for Approving and Denying Directory Information and PII Release Requests Board Regulation (FGA-BR2), Virtual Learning Because of Weather or Other Conditions Policy (ABAC) and Records Retention Policy (ABCD). Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried.

The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:00 A.M. Chris Pankratz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 A.M. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried.

Respectively Submitted, Chairperson Business Manager

NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have a candidate’s name printed on the ballot for the City of Langdon is April 8th, 2024, by 4:00 PM. The following city offices are up for election: City Commissioner (2) Positions (4year terms) City Park Board Member (3) Positions (4-year terms) City Park Board Member (1) Position (2-year term unexpired)

A Candidate for a city office must turn in a completed SFN 2704 Petition/ Certificate of Nomination and a completed SFN 10172 Statement of Interests to their City Auditor by the above deadline date and time. All forms are available from either the City Auditor at 324 8th Avenue or can be obtained online at http://www.nd.gov/sos/ electvote/elections/forms.html

MILL LEVY INCREASE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on March 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at American Legion, 306 10th St, Walhalla, ND, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of Fremont Township:

$17,470.70 (10 mills), so that the taxes levied, instead of being approximately $31,447.26 (18 mills), which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $48,917.96 (28 mills)? ( ) YES or ( ) NO

Shall Fremont Township levy taxes for a 5-year period commencing in 2025 through 2029, which shall exceed the legal limit by approximately

By the Board of Supervisors of Fremont Township. Dated this 5th day of February, 2024. Peter Danielson - Clerk

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Public Notices

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Friday, February 16, 2024 - Page - B9

Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting |

February 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard.

Department head present Jason Busse, Tom Beauchamp, Chelsea Graber, Gary Bimler, Shannon Duer - JDA, Ward Heidbreder – ND Rural Water, Sarah Hinnenkamp – Borderland Press, Mikan Lovcik and Quentin Wenzel and RoxAnne Hoffarth Pledge of Allegiance – J. Nowatzki led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 22nd, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: L. Henry reported that he, Jeff, and Brent will be headed to Wisconsin to tour the Case Co. Fire Department: No Report.

Water and Sewer: J. Busse reported he went to the ND Rural water Expo last week and he was able to get the credits needed for his licenses. We also need to start thinking about a logo for the water tower.

Sanitation: T. Beauchamp has nothing new to report. D. Kaercher reported the yearend review looked good.

Activity Center: Graber reported the basketball tournament went well and

the toy show was well attended. She has hired a new employee.

Police Department: Ne report.

Auditors Report: Hoffarth went over year end balances, cash report and Receipts and Disbursements for 2023.

Unfinished Business Citywide Street Project - Met with Lawrence, Jeff, and Brent on January 29 to go over some of the remaining questions on the plans. Also met with downtown property owners impacted by tie-ins along the downtown alleys.

All property owners that I met that day were supportive of the improvements proposed. Planning for February 26 plan approval. Working on getting the remainder of the loan application documents from the third-party auditor finished for review by the Bank of North Dakota. The loan should really be in place prior to opening bids so that we don’t have to hold the bids for a length of time prior to awarding.

Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) No update East Water Tower Rehabilitation - We are working on the plans for bid. Will schedule and perform an onsite visit to verify items identified in the report with Jason. Planning to bid as base bid with a completion date this fall, and an alternate bid with completion date next fall. The idea is to allow con-

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the NDSU Langdon REC - Greenhouse Addition will be received at Langdon Research Extension Center, 9280 107th Ave NE, Langdon, ND 58249 until 1:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, after which they will be opened and read aloud at that time and that place. Bids also may be mailed to the same address above, attention Randy Mehlhoff.

or (701) 751-0430. Documents and addenda will be e-mailed.

No partial sets will be issued.

Please note: All questions from bidders shall be directed to Matt Leake at ICON Architectural Group, (matt. leake@iconarchitects.com) or (701) 757-5062 OR Keith Swenson (keith.swenson@ iconarchitects.com) or (701) 7510430.

Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Interested parties are invited to attend. It is the responsibility of the bidders to see that mailed or delivered bids are received by the deadline listed above.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a Bidder's Bond in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the bid, including all add alternates, executed by the bidder as principal and by a Surety Company authorized to do business in this state, conditioned that if the principal's bid be accepted and the contract awarded to him, he, within ten days after notice of award, will execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of his bid and a Contractor's Bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the governing board.

Separate bids will be received at the same time on the following portions of the Work, separately as listed or combined at the bidder’s option: General Construction Mechanical Construction Electrical Construction Drawings and specifications prepared

by ICON Architectural Group, LLC and their consultants may be seen and examined at the Architect's office or the following locations: Dodge Plan Room North Dakota Builder's Exchanges at Bismarck, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, & Minot Minnesota Builder's Exchanges at Minneapolis Bona fide (Prequalified) contract bidders may secure copies of the proposed contract documents from the office of the Architect; ICON Architectural Group, 222 East Main Street, Suite B, Mandan, North Dakota 58554, telephone (701) 751-0430 on the following basis: Bidders may request digital copies of the construction documents, including addenda, by contacting Mollie Mihelich at ICON Architectural Group (mollie.mihelich@iconarchitects.com)

Cash, cashier's check, or certified checks will not be accepted.

A copy of the contractor's license or certificate of renewal thereof issued by the Secretary of State shall be enclosed in the required bid bond envelope. Envelopes shall be identified as to contents and project.

All bidders must be licensed for the highest amount of their bids as provided by Section 43-07-05 of the North Dakota Century Code. No bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to bond and licenses and any deficient bid submitted will be re-sealed and returned to the bidder immediately.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities, to reject any and all bids and to hold all bids for a period of 30 days after the date fixed for the opening thereof.

tractors the opportunity to bid on a project as competitively as possible by giving the contractor the opportunity to best fit it into their schedule.

Building Permit Review - Tabled New Business CCJDA – Request – S. Duerr explained that JDA is seeking $30,000 to support a comprehensive housing study initiative. They secured a matching grant of $20,000 from the Department of Commerce for this. There has been a committee put together to head up the study. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the $30,000 to support the housing study, seconded

by C. Schlittenhard. Lawrence Henry binging one of the committee members, abstained from the vote. Motion Carried.

Application for Variance – Michelle Schefter & Michelle Baker. Quentin reviewed the variance, D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the variance, seconded by L. Henry. Motion carried.

ND Rural Water -Ward Heidbreder – Ward went over the services that ND Rural Water does for free and would be willing to help with anything the city feels they need. Some of the concerns are curb stop repairs and unmetered water.

Building Permits – #5413 Darol Hoffman – revised, #5425 Jeff Schneider, #5426 Diane Simmons. Permits tabled for more information.

• 9 9187 - 9 919 5 / 8 216 3 - 8 214 8 61068-61069/61004-61007 Payroll & Liab.

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•61039 ND SEWAGE PUMP & LIFT STATION | 5299.00 •61040 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 25.00 •61041 NORTH DAKOTA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTA | 141.83 •61042 NORTHERN PLAINS TREE SERVICE | 1520.00 •61043 ONECALL CONCEPTS, INC. | 4.10 •61044 OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 6510.86 •61045 POWERPLAN | 1007.84 •61046 QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC | 1425.00 •61047 RENDEZVOUS REGION TOURISM COUNCIL | 1000.00 •61048 RICHARD'S WELDING, INC. | 195.00 •61049 RoxAnne Hoffarth | 106.99 •61050 THOMAS BEAUCHAMP | 25.66 •61051 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | 1268.63 •61052 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | 783.42 •61053 VERIZON WIRELESS | 256.60 • 61054 WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SERVIC | 14833.94 •61055 WORK-

FORCE SAFETY AND INSURANCE | 5555.39 •61056 LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 250.50 •61057 LYNDSEY GLANZER | 500.00 •61058 PAUL SKJERVHEIM | 500.00 Review and Approval of Bills: D. Kaercher made the motion to approve all bills as presented, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries.

Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

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Views from the Borderland - 5 on 5 youth tourney held in Langdon

Volunteers put on the First Annual Langdon Sports Boosters Youth Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 3. The group is already planning for 2025. Photos by Larry Stokke.